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THERE was another crowded house last evening to witness the great emotional drama of "The Wages of Sin," for the last time this season. Mr. Dampier was…
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Pictures, dances & concerts, 1885
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Victoria Theatre
THE attraction last night was one of the most popular of Mr. Dampier's dramas, viz.: "The Royal Pardon," which was produced with more than ordinary success…
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LAST night the first great Shakspearian revival worthy of the name for some time, took place at the above theatre, the tragedy of " Hamlet" being chosen for the purpose,…
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ON Saturday night another crowded house from floor to ceiling testified to the continued attraction of "The Royal Pardon," as produced by Mr. Dampier…
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LAST night Mr. Dampier's own version of Alexandre Dumas' "Monte Cristo," was produced to the usual crowded house which has greeted this gentleman's…
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ONE of the chief social events of the season took place at the Wickham School of Arts on Friday evening last, in the form of a complimentary welcome home to Mr. John…
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LAST night the theatre was again crowded to witness Mr. Dampier's dramatic version of "Monte Cristo." It is almost a matter of regret that this magnificent play cannot…
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LAST night Mr. Dampier produced an entirely new drama to the Newcastle public, "The Workman," which he has been playing at the Princess Theatre, in Melbourne,…
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LAST night "The Workman" was repeated for the last time this season, and was received by an excellent house with the utmost enthusiasm. To-night Mr…
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In spite of the very unpropitious state of the weather last evening, there was a very excellent house to witness the performance of "Othello." The title role was enacted by Mr. E. Holloway in a…
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ON Saturday evening the auditorium was again crowded to witness Pettit and Conquest's thoroughly English drama, "The Green Lanes of England." This beautiful…
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THIS evening another crowded house (especially the pit and stalls) welcomed the production of "The Black Flag," one of Henry Pettit's best dramatic dramas. The piece was placed upon the stage with…
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LAST night "The Black Flag" was produced, and was received with the same enthusiasm with which it was greeted on the preceding night. Mr. Alfred Dampier's…
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THE great Russian drama, founded upon Jules Verne's wonderful romance "Michael Strogoff, the Courier of the Czar" was produced last evening with immense success. The piece is crowded with…
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"MICHAEL STROGOFF," as we expected, drew another excellent house last evening, and was again very successfully represented, amidst continued applause. This evening will be the great event of the dramatic…
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THE performance on Friday evening comprised Shakspeare's version of Richard III, being for the benefit of Mr. Alfred Dampier. At an early hour the house was well filled, and when the performance…
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THIS evening a farewell benefit concert will be tendered to Signor Lardelli by the Newcastle Liedertafel prior to his departure for Europe. The programme is one of unusual excellence, embracing the…
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AN excellent house greeted the second appearance of Lyons' Tourists and Pantomime Company at the above theatre last evening. The burlesque was preceded by the sparkling comedy. "The Loan of a…
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A MOST successful vocal and musical entertainment took place last evening at the Protestant Hall, Newcastle, for the benefit of Signor Lardelli, who is about to depart for Europe. A report of the…
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LYONS' Tourists and Pantomime Company still continue to attract large audiences at the above theatre. Last evening, almost every item was encored, and the applause bestowed upon the various performers…
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